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For Central Falls, Rhode Island, whose motto is ironically "A City with A Bright Future," the tough economy has proved too much to bear. Local regulators had to make the tough decision Monday to file for Chapter 9. Could other municipalities follow suit?

Providence, R.I. Mayor David Cicilline wants to place a $150-per semester tax on students at the city's private colleges, which include Brown, Providence College, Johnson & Wales University and the Rhode Island School of Design. "It's really about a shared commitment to the well-being of your...

Which state had the worst unemployment last year? No surprise -- Michigan with an 8.4% unemployment rate. But what is a bit surprising from the recent figures from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics is that Rhode Island was second behind Michigan and its out-of-work auto workers, with 7.8%...